MeowZedong

Idk...that sounds a bit like communism.

I think the most important aspect that changed my opinion of bike commuting from "a chore" to "time I look forward to each day" was choosing a bike that I enjoy riding.

Personally, the only time I enjoyed the aggressive stance needed to ride a hybrid or mountain bike was when I used to build jumps with my friends when I was a kid. As an adult, I've found that getting an English 3-speed from the 1970s-1980s with an upright stance (like a beach cruiser) was part of the key to me enjoying my commute. If I had to suggest anything to someone getting into cycle commuting for the first time, it would be to take some inspiration when choosing a bike from the Dutch or mid-1900s England cycle commuting culture, get a leather saddle, get a bike with an internal gear hub, and learn some basic bicycle maintenance.

None of this has to be expensive and there are many used, vintage bikes that are still quite serviceable and they easily beat the riding experience of contemporary commuting bikes.

The angry, feeling leftist in me loves the sound of adventurism.

The critical, thinking leftist in me knows better than to let that comrade out.

I'd say it's mostly due to uncritically listening to whatever they are told and being part of a more-privileged portion of society that is subjected to less systemic violence.

Sure, some people DO just hold on obsessively to the idea that one day they will truly "make it big," but it seems to me that many liberals are wandering around perpetually lost as to how to address their complaints about society. Once they become exposed to compelling evidence and logic that explains the contradictions they've been confounded by, they'll slowly start asking more questions beginning with "why?"

After that, it's just a matter of time before thinking, "what is to be done?" Maybe I put too much faith in humanity, but I believe most people want an egalitarian society but lack experience with critical thinking and have never had any exposure to the foundational theory exploring how to accomplish this goal.

Who was it that stopped Pol Pot again? And who was it who supported Pol Pot even after his party was removed from power?

If you want to use history as a "gotcha," then at least get it right. Go read a book and think critically for the first fucking time in your life.

Side note...

Are you saying there are people anchoring/sinking barrels wrapped in barbed wire along the US border as traps for anyone trying to cross the border? I shouldn't be surprised, that somehow racists managed to disappoint me even further, but here I am.

Any concessions capitalists have given the working class in your country are likely due to their fear of a proletariat uprising in your own country because a socialist country was on your doorstep. Turns out when people see that other people are able to seize back the power in their country and don't have to lick boots they start to think, "huh, maybe we could do that here too."

This scared the shit out of those in power, so they gave social concessions. After the fall of nearby socialist states, you'll see those concessions slowly erode as capitalism begins eating its own ass again and they "need" more profits at the expense of your social welfare. If it hasn't happened yet, just wait until your country can no longer export the levels of exploitation they need for unlimited growth.

Go read a history book and think critically before posting such stupid shit online again. It was the capitalist countries who began shit with the communist countries and that continues to be true to this very day. Ask yourself, how many foreign communist military bases were there? Sure sounds like they were the aggressor compared to capitalists in this regard.

Yikes. Sounds like a personal problem. Maybe don't engage with "tankies" if you don't like them?

"I like capitalism with minor concessions (won by communists) that will continually be rolled back over time."

Fuck dude, add some god damn spice to your politics. Milk toast is better with chili powder. Maybe read some books and come up with your own opinion via critical thinking too.

You're just jealous because your spoon isn't as big as Stalin's was.

Use your grade A googling skills to figure it out.